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CFE-Law ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Law Free Practice Exam Questions (2026 Updated)

Prepare effectively for your ACFE CFE-Law Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Law certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2026, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.

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Ellis works for a business that filed for bankruptcy. The administrator presiding over the bankruptcy contacts Ellis and requests information regarding his employer's financial affairs Assuming the administrator has all of the powers recommended in the World Bank Principles for Effective Insolvency and Creditor/Debtor Regimes (World Bank Principles) which of the following is TRUE?

A.

The administrator may only seek information regarding the bus ness that filed bankruptcy if Ellis consents to providing it.

B.

The administrator has no power to obtain the information under any circumstances

C.

The administrator may compel Ellis to provide the information despite Ellis's relationship to the business

D.

The administrator may not obtain the information unless the business agrees in writing

Clara is a fraud examiner investigating a potentially fraudulent misrepresentation made in the sale of a security. Which of the following questions should Clara ask to determine if the misrepresentation was material?

A.

"Would a reasonable investor want to know the information to make an informed decision?"

B.

"Is the person who made the misrepresentation registered as a broker-dealer?"

C.

"Were potential investors promised guaranteed returns in the misrepresentation?"

D.

"Did the person who made the representation have authorization to make the statements that are in dispute?"

Company A sued Company B to recover damages tor the breach of a contract. In the same proceeding Company B sought damages for an allegation that Company A fraudulently induced Company B into entering the contract In this case what would Company B's claim against Company A be called?

A.

Cross-claim

B.

Collateral attack

C.

Reversal

D.

Counterclaim

Raj is an employee who works in a jurisdiction that prohibits unreasonable workplace searches and surveillance in areas or items where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy. In which of the following is Raj MOST LIKELY to have a reasonable expectation of privacy?

A.

A backpack brought from home

B.

A filing cabinet in the office lobby

C.

A waste bin m the employee's office

D.

A company-issued tablet computer

Which of the following statements regarding civil lawsuits in most jurisdictions is CORRECT?

A.

The plaintiffs initial filing does not typically need to contain a summary of the evidence

B.

Civil lawsuits begin with the filing of a pleading, usually in the jurisdiction in which the defendant resides or where the claim arose

C.

The plaintiff’s initial filing with the court does not typically need to include the specific facts on which the claim relies.

D.

All of the above are correct

Which of the following, if available, would help an organization recover losses from an instance of internal fraud?

A.

Privilege insurance

B.

Customer liability policy

C.

Fidelity insurance

D.

Deposition

Which of the following statements concerning examinations of expert witnesses in most inquisitorial jurisdictions is accurate?

A.

The expert has the discretion to determine the scope of the examinations

B.

The judge is not allowed to question the expert's credibility under any circumstance

C.

The parties determine the extent of consideration to be given to the expert's testimony

D.

The parties are often allowed to question the expert's methods and analysis

Each of the following is a common legal defense for tax evasion EXCEPT:

A.

The taxpayer relied on an attorney or accountant.

B.

The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy.

C.

The taxpayer has a mental illness.

D.

There is no tax deficiency.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations slate that a financial institution s customer due diligence (COD) procedures should include continued monitoring of a customer's business relationships and transactions.

A.

True

B.

False

In systems using adversarial processes, an attorney may impeach an opposing party's witness by showing that the witness:

A.

Has a keen ability to observe

B.

Made poor consistent statements

C.

Testified from personal knowledge

D.

Is influenced by bias or self-interest

Freya, a government contractor, has been convicted of colluding with other contractors to manipulate the competitive bidding process. After her conviction, Freya's name is added to a list of individuals who are prohibited from bidding on government contracts for a period of five years. The administrative penalty that Freya received is BEST described as:

A.

License revocation

B.

Disenfranchisement

C.

Debarment

D.

License suspension

Under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, a financial institution's customer due diligence (CDD) procedures involve a single check on the customer's business relationships and transactions.

A.

True

B.

False

In common law jurisdictions failing to suspend routine destruction of electronic data can result in sanctions for failure to preserve relevant evidence

A.

True

B.

False

Cory has been charged with lax evasion for filing a false tax return. As a defense, Cory claims that he made an honest mistake due to the tax law's complexity, and he did not intentionally submit an incorrect tax return If the court finds that his mistake was in good faith the most likely will NOT be found to have "willfully'" engaged m fraudulent actions to avoid reporting or paying his taxes.

A.

True

B.

False

Which of the following statements about civil actions in most jurisdictions is CORRECT?

A.

The plaintiff's complaint must typically contain a copy of all documents that might be relevant to the case.

B.

Civil actions begin with the filing of a pleading, usually in the jurisdiction where the defendant resides or where the claim originated.

C.

The plaintiff's complaint does not need to state the grounds for legal relief.

D.

All of the above are correct.

A custodial arrest occurs when a law enforcement officer informs the suspect of their rights as a criminal defendant

A.

True

B.

False

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the litigation privilege in common law jurisdictions?

A.

The primary purpose of the litigation privilege is to protect confidential communications between a client and the client's legal representative

B.

The litigation privilege only protects documents and materials prepared by an attorney

C.

The litigation privilege applies only while a trial is underway

D.

The litigation privilege applies only to documents and materials prepared in anticipation of litigation

Before her criminal trial for embezzlement Monique contacts witnesses against her and offers to pay them if they change their stories Based on her actions the government would MOST LIKELY bring additional charges against Monique for:

A.

Obstruction of justice

B.

Fraudulent misrepresentation

C.

Conspiracy to influence the court

D.

Judicial extortion

Which of the following is NOT an element that is generally required to establish a claim alleging the common law civil wrong for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

A.

The defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.

B.

The victim's distress occurred for at least two years.

C.

The defendant engaged in extreme and outrageous conduct.

D.

The victim suffered distress due to the defendant's conduct.

In jurisdictions that allow criminal bargaining agreements the defendant's counsel generally has the discretion to determine whether a bargaining agreement is available to the defendant.

A.

True

B.

False

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